Every Hallmark holiday movie starts the same way: A work-minded person is struggling with an extremely challenging, business-related job. They travel out of “the big city” to a “small town” for the holidays, and there, bump into an old flame/hometown cutie/dog owner. Together, they learn the true meaning of the holidays.
Here’s a fun fact: There’s a list of regional South Carolina towns that TravelAwaits lists as a Christmas Hallmark town. Spoiler alert — Cola isn’t on it, so we think it’s time for the Soda City to prove its festive merit on the iconic TV network.
Share your ideas for the perfect Hallmark movie setting with us, and maybe we can send them the network’s way.
Setting the scene
First, we need to establish who the protagonist is, and where they are traveling to Columbia from. They could be a tech, business, or financial wizard from Charlotte, Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, or another big city.
Where does the meet cute happen?
Next, where does the protagonist run into the hometown hunk? This could be any major landmark, park, coffee shop, or meeting space. Think of perusing the State House grounds, walking along one of our riverwalks, or bumping into each other at the Soda City Market.
How do they bond?
Somehow, the business-minded person and the hometown hunk find common ground. Or perhaps they bond over something more contentious? This could be a disagreement over Columbia’s best district, a connection over their shared passion for the Gamecocks, or a mutual hate for Malfunction Junction.
Where is the final scene?
At the end of the film, where will the two learn the true meaning of the holidays? At the romantic Christmas tree in front of the State House? Under the “snow” during the Winter Wonderland? Clinking their glasses at a holiday pop-up bar?
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